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Master Cattle Producer Program

Master Cattle Producer Self-Study Version

Master Cattle Producer Self-Study Training Online

 

The Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program is a comprehensive training in major beef cattle production topic areas. An Internet-based self-study version of the Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program is currently being developed for online completion. The self-study course is open to any producer interested in learning more at their own pace about improving production on their beef cattle operations.

 

The Master Cattle Producer program consists of training modules in eight beef cattle production subject areas. As updated training modules become available online, links to these modules will be posted below. Please check back often for new training modules. Beef cattle producers enrolled in the Master Cattle Producer program will complete about 20 hours of training which includes the following:

  1. Beef Cattle Nutrition
  2. Forage Systems
  3. Beef Cattle Reproduction
  4. Breeding and Genetics
  5. Economics and Marketing
  6. Herd Health and Handling
  7. Beef End Product
  8. Beef Quality Assurance
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MSU Extension Service guide to viewing online video training modules

 

Producers must successfully review all course materials and complete the exams for the eight training topics listed above to be eligible for Master Cattle Producer certification. Participants can view online training modules and download training materials free of charge. Participants completing the program can receive printed course materials, a metal farm sign (image above right), Master Cattle Producer cap, and certificate of completion for a course fee of $75.00. To enroll in the program fill out the form below or contact Jane Parish at 662.325.7466 or jparish@ads.msstate.edu.

 

Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Enrollment Form

 

Interactive Internet-based Training - January 2010

The Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program will be offered as an interactive Internet-based training (webinar) in January 2010. The Internet-based training will feature streaming video of speakers and slides. Slides, reference materials, and certification exams will be available for online viewing or download. Participants will be able to submit questions and chat online during the presentations. At the end of each presentation, presenters will address audience questions. Training details are available in the brochure linked below.

 

Interactive Internet-based Training brochure